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Richard Raymond, head of USDA’s Food Safety programs, speaks on the safety of the U.S. beef supply. Mostly to assure Korea that our beef is safe, but also to assure Americans.

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USDA Undersecretary Richard Raymond talks “small” (Reuters photo) 
Despite having lots more money than the FDA to inspect far fewer products, the USDA doesn’t think there needs to be a major overhaul of the nation’s food-safety system. Many in Washington think that, in light of the many outbreaks and recalls recently, the USDA’s inspection system should be [...]

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The USDA announced it has created a new office specifically to educate small meat processors in complying with food-safety regulations. Richard Raymond, the head of the Food Safety and Inspection Service said that the new office was created with existing USDA funds and employees.
It’s called the Office of Outreach, Employee Education and Training, or OOEET [...]

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